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Roger Miller | Compendiums Series

Steven Davy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:13:56 +0000

Mission of Burma singer and guitarist Roger Miller suggested during an interview on the Nonchalant Café Hour that when it came to picking who would play what instruments, there was a natural pull involved.

Miller said that every bandmember seemed to fit with the instruments of their choice and that this synergy helped foster the early creation of the band’s musical conversations.

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Mike Shimmin | Compendiums Series

Steven Davy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:58:32 +0000

Percussionist Mike Shimmin has traveled the world to experience first hand drumming from the local masters of their craft.

Shimmin has been invited to sit in during drumming sessions in Africa, Europe and among other regions with unique drumming traditions.

The Michigan-based musician suggests that immersion is critical to translating music and exploring the language of percussion from around the world.

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StereoFidelics | Compendiums Series

Steven Davy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:37:07 +0000

North Carolina-based StereoFidelics, comprised of Chris Padgett and Melissa McGinley, tell the story of how they met and the spark that became the genesis of their long-time musical partnership.

Padgett and McGinley discuss the passion the fuels their reason for making music.

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Who Hit John? | Compendiums Series

Steven Davy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:22:01 +0000

Who Hit John? bassist Ian Gorman discusses how the Kalamazoo-based bluegrass group brings together the musical ideas from five inspired musicans.

Gorman, who recently joined Who Hit John? examines how each band member contributes to the music conversation process and how songs take their shape.

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Mark Duval | Compendiums Series

Steven Davy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:28:43 +0000

Kalamazoo-based musician Mark Duval stopped by Nonchalant Café Hour for a conversation about his music and his growth as a songwriter.

Duval, who plays in a duo with Traci Seuss and also with a five-piece rock group called Two Track Mind, says the key to understanding musical conversation is listening. Often in noisy bars where live bands are most often found, it can be difficult to listen and create a musical moment Duval suggests.

However, there are times during a song when the conversation between Duval and his fellow musicians is crystal clear. He says it is in those moments, created with the aid of time, that music can inspire.

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